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Marcus Bontempelli

Midfielder
2014 - 2024
Western Bulldogs
Marcus Bontempelli, affectionately known as Bonti or The Bont, is a prominent figure in the Australian Football League (AFL) as the captain of the Western Bulldogs. Born on November 24, 1995, in Melbourne, Victoria, Bontempelli's journey in the AFL began when he was selected as the fourth overall pick in the 2013 AFL draft. Making his debut in the 2014 AFL season, Bontempelli quickly made a name for himself, earning a nomination for the 2014 AFL Rising Star award in round 13. His exceptional skills and leadership qualities led him to become the vice-captain of the Western Bulldogs in 2018 before taking on the role of captain in 2020. Standing tall at 194 cm and weighing 96 kg, Bontempelli dominates the field as a midfielder for the Western Bulldogs. Throughout his career, he has achieved remarkable milestones, including being a five-time All-Australian player, a five-time winner of the Charles Sutton Medal, and a recipient of the AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award. Despite being the runner-up in the 2021 and 2023 Brownlow Medals, Bontempelli's impact on the game and his team is undeniable. With his talent, dedication, and strategic gameplay, he continues to inspire fans and aspiring footballers alike, solidifying his legacy as one of the AFL's finest players.

Season Stats:

2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Bulldogs
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
8
-
1
8
100%
1
8
100%
-
-
Goals
12
1.5
30
25
48%
3
16
75%
109
11%
Behinds
4
0.5
93
17
24%
5
9
44%
60
7%
Assists
12
1.5
2
13
92%
1
12
100%
76
16%
Disposals
202
25.3
25
266
76%
2
251
80%
3025
7%
Kicks
102
12.8
56
168
61%
4
131
78%
1759
6%
Handballs
100
12.5
21
143
70%
2
140
71%
1266
8%
Marks
25
3.1
233
69
36%
17
60
42%
855
3%
Tackles
44
5.5
17
65
68%
1
44
100%
470
9%
Hitouts
0
-
-
316
-
-
208
0%
276
0%
Clearances
48
6
11
68
71%
3
59
81%
291
16%
Frees For
5
0.6
193
27
19%
10
14
36%
135
4%
Frees Against
10
1.3
38
19
53%
3
12
83%
141
7%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Bulldogs

All Season Stats (2014-2024)

Games Played
Total 224
Goals
Total 212
Avg 0.9
Behinds
Total 174
Avg 0.8
Assists
Total 183
Avg 0.8
Disposals
Total 5326
Avg 23.8
Kicks
Total 2951
Avg 13.2
Handballs
Total 2375
Avg 10.6
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 55% - 45%
Marks
Total 865
Avg 3.9
Tackles
Total 1163
Avg 5.2
Hitouts
Total 156
Avg 0.7
Clearances
Total 1138
Avg 5.1
Frees For
Total 274
Avg 1.2
Frees Against
Total 256
Avg 1.1

Marcus Bontempelli - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Marcus Bontempelli - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Marcus Bontempelli - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Marcus Bontempelli' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Marcus Bontempelli - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Marcus Bontempelli' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Marcus Bontempelli - Games Log

Here you'll find a detailed player performance game log across various seasons, opponents, and rounds. This section is designed with precision, allowing for sorting and deep dives into key statistics like Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against for each game.

Marcus Bontempelli - Statistical Charts By Round

This section is specifically designed to offer an in-depth look at player performances across various key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against. Here, you will find meticulously compiled charts that not only highlight individual player statistics for each round of the AFL season but also compare these figures against the round leaders and team leaders in each respective category. This comprehensive analysis allows you to gauge the performance of Marcus Bontempelli in the context of their team and the league as a whole.